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• 1907: Formaldehyde greatly advanced the technology of plastic. New York chemist Leo Hendrik Baekeland improved phenolformaldehyde reaction techniques creating the first completely synthetic, man-made plastic trade-named Bakelite. The mixture was highly heat-resistant and extremely hard and could be added to most materials (even softwood) to make them more durable. In the ‘20s and ‘30s, manufacturers made Bakelite jewelry and clock and radio cases that were uniquely styled. Bakelite became a commercial success.

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